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Overview

Self catering Gites each with own garden area use of swimming pool and Wi-Fi

Peace and tranquility, in the heart of the Charente-Maritime, between Saintes and La Rochelle, are among the many features of your stay at Pres Du Puits.

There are 2 comfortable and stylishly well equipped self-catering gites, recently renovated, each sleeping 2, with King sized beds, situated in the grounds of a charming Charentaise Farmhouse parts of which are believed to date back to the 1750's.In addition B&B available in the main house.

Each gite is equipped with French television, CD,radio and DVD player. Wi-Fi is also included free of charge.

Both gites have their own sunny garden,offering a high degree of privacy with garden furniture and barbecue making it an ideal location for enjoying the warm sunny days and evenings.The salt water heated swimming pool is for guests use and shared with the owners.

The gites each have their own off road secure car park and are situated well away from each other.

Le Grand Chevallon is a small hamlet situated in the heart of thje Charente Maritime near St Savinien and between La Rochelle and Saintes.

The rural setting provides a a perfect location for a peaceful and relaxing holiday and also for those wishing to venture further afield the opportunity to explore the many attractions and ameneties this fascinating region has to offer.

The hamlet is surrounded by countryside with fields of sunflowers,wheat and maize- ideal for cycling, walking and bird watching.

Numerous daily,weekly and monthly markets are nearby.

St Savinien some 6 kilometres away is a small picturesque town on the banks of the Charente river with restaurants and bars as well as a supermarket and a variety of shops

Area.: The Charente-Maritime has approximately 2600 hours of sunshine a year. This compares with about 1600 hours of sunshine in Northern France. This area, in number of hours sunshine, is second only to the Riviera.

La Rochelle, for example, some 45 minutes drive away has everything you want for an interesting day out- sandy beaches, beautiful islands, historic architecture, vibrant restaurants and one of the greatest aquariums in Europe.

The Charente-Maritime is famous for its seafood. 50% of France's national consumption of Oysters is farmed in the region. Cognac, Pineau de Charente, Charentaise Butter, Melons(in season), and many cheeses are among the regions specialities.

The beautiful Charente river, some 4 km away, winds its way from beyond Angouleme through Cognac, Saintes and St Savinien and out to sea via Rochefort.The river was the main route, in days gone by, that Cognac was exported to the rest of the world.Now it provides wild life in abundance, fishing and boating with boats for hire at St Savinien and Port d'Envaux.

The clear night skies are ideal for stargazing and being in the countryside reduces the effect of light pollution

' From the moment you telephoned to talk about our enquiry we knew we were on to a winner!. Thank you for your warm and genuine hospitality and hope we'll get a chance to return' MS Cumbria

' This was our first experience of a gite holiday in France and it surpassed our expectations!. The Gite is lovely and very comfortable, and well equipped, and the garden and pool area are beautiful. We had an extremely relaxing holiday and hope to see you again in the future' JL Guernsey.

Reviews

Excellent!4.6/5 -

(7 traveller reviews)

french holiday

We arrived late and dead on our feet after a long motorcycle trip from Cherbourg waiting to greet us was David with open arms and a cup of tea. We settled into our lovely geit, feet up and a bottle of wine and relaxed into the early hours. This property is a beautiful part of France very rural but with easy access to major roads that lets you plan for trips near and far and experience the many locations France has to offer in this region. The property was as described in the literature and met our expectation in full, the use of the pool was excellent on those days when you just wanted to relax and take it easy. The barbecue was a bonus and we enjoyed many a meal from it, sitting in the warm evening sun after some of our long days touring the cities and towns. If you are not to adventurist there are excellent towns and villages to visit that have markets, shop, cafes, restaurants and vineyards to visit from 10 min to an hour away. We will make a return visit c’était notre petit coin de! Michael and Rhonda

A COUNTRY RETREAT.

We found our cottage to be exactly what we wanted.Very well equipped and in good overall condition with ideal layout for a couple.Good decor with lovely blue and white French colours.Lots of dishes,glasses,pots and pans,cleaning materials,clothes pegs etc . Great location in the middle of the area for beaches and other lovely towns and villages.Private south facing garden which was a sun trap and beside a well kept pool area complete with sun umbrella and loungers.Monty,the owners puppy was a delight.

When you opened the kitchen door it was lovely to hear the birds singing in the peace of the counrtyside and we were ony 10 minutes by car from the nearest large supermarket.Perfect.

As the area is very flat it is ideal for cycling.If you visit La Rochelle which is about an hour away,and a must, you can hire bikes for two hours at no charge,a great way to see the town.The wonderful beach at Chatelaillon Plage is just outside the town and is very clean.

Although there was nowhere within walking distance to eat within about 10/15 minutes drive you will find somewhere.

I would recommend the cottage to anyone who wants their own place in the country but not far from clean beaches,boat trips lovely villages and acres of countryside.

David and Hazel couldn't have made us feel more welcome.They were very attentive and were always there if we needed them. They can recommend places to eat and see which is always a good help.

As we went off season we found the roads and towns fairly quiet which was quite nice.There are many country lanes in the hamlet where the cottage is situated and it would be nice to have bikes included in the rental if you are flying and can't take them with you.

We have had many self catering holidays within several parts of France and "The Cottage" was one of the best.

Tranquility+character in Charente Maritime

We struck gold when we found this place on the internet 6 years ago and have returned every year since, both in and out of season. Why go elsewhere when you are guaranteed a warm welcome from the wonderful hosts David and Hazel who are always there to help but never intrude into the peace of the holiday. Both gites have been tastefully restored, are full of rustic charm and character and are equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. They are always clean and well prepared.

The pool area is a lovely suntrap, perfect for relaxing or just cooling off after a day out.

Although the hamlet is small, hence the peace, there are many local places of interest for a trip out by car.

If you want noise and nightlife stay away but if you want to relax, recharge your batteries in lovely surroundings then you will struggle to beat a break at "Pres du Puits". We would thoroughly recommend this holiday destination.

Perfect Peace

From the moment I first spoke to David I knew that we were going to somewhere special.His conversation generated an impression of a person confident in his product and an obvious knowledge of his business.The gite itself is extremely well equipped with the most comfortable bed that we have experienced in many years of travel. Clean and tidy,providing peace and tranquility with as much privacy as you could wish for. David and Hazel are great hosts,always there for you if you need them and unobtrusively in the background if you don't. Lovely pool together with sunbeds etc helps to while away a pleasant afternoon. There is much to see in the Charente Maritime area which has many small pretty villages and much else to see. The maritime museum at Rochfort is a clear example of this. Perhaps for some a little isolated but a car mitigates that and the traffic is extremely light.

We have rated our stay as excellent and will have no hesitation in recommending both property and hosts in the future

peace and quiet

the cottage is a lovely traditional spotlessly clean cottage set in a tranquile setting surrounded by countryside, In the evening there is no light pollution and you can see all the stars, and the silence is unbelievable. The owners are extremely friendly and can give you tips on were to go and were the best resturants are. There is a good sized swimming pool that is lovely to laze around or to swim in to cool off. Even though the area is surrounded by fields there is lots to see in a short drive. there is great little resturants dotted all around the surrounding villages. If you like to walk you only have to go out of the back gate and you are in tiny lanes surrounded by the countryside I thoroughly recommed this location if you want a relaxing holiday

Facilities

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage in Geay in Poitou-Charentes

Property Type:

cottage
(semi-detached)

Meals:

Self-catering

Floor Area:

45 m²

Location Type:

rural

village

Theme:

Away From It All

Tourist Attractions

General:

Basic Soaps

Internet

Iron & Board

Linens Provided

Parking

Sofa Bed

Tumble Dryer

Washing Machine

Wireless Internet

Kitchen:

2 Ring Stove

Cooking Utensils

Grill

Kitchenette

Microwave

Oven

Refrigerator

Hob

Toaster

Dining:

Dining Area

seating for 2 people

Bathrooms:

1Bathroom

Bathroom -
Toilet
,
Shower Enclosure

Bedrooms:

1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2

Bedroom -
1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
,
1 Sofa bed/Futon

1extra large double with the option of 2 singles if required.Will consider the possibility of a 3rd person using the sofa bed.

Entertainment:

Books

Books - Fiction / Non-fiction

CD Player

DVD Player

Radio

Stereo

Television

Outside:

Garden

Barbecue

2 garden chairs

Suitability:

Long-term Renters Welcome

non smoking only

not suitable for children

pets not allowed

suitable for elderly or infirm

wheelchair accessible

Pool / Spa:

Outdoor Pool

Attractions:

caves

churches

cinemas

live theatre

marina

museums

naturist beach

recreation centre

restaurants

winery tours

Leisure Activities:

beachcombing

bird watching

gambling casinos

horse riding

paddle boating

walking

Local Services & Businesses:

ATM/bank

hospital

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

cycling

fishing

freshwater fishing

golf

golf pass optional

jet skiing

swimming

tennis

Notes:

A self contained Cottage with double or twin beds as required with an additional sofa bed. Sitting area, cooker, fridge, washing machine, shower and WC. Own garden area with furniture and BBQ. Use of owners pool. B&B is available ,and in the main house,as an alternative to self catering. Local activities include Golf (3 courses), Fishing (river and off shore), windsurfing, riding, walking, bird-watching and cycling. Bicycles can be hired in St Savinien. The nearest bakery is less than 2 kms away and supermarkets 6 kms. There is an internet cafe in St Savinien and Saintes. There are numerous restaurants to suit all pockets in the locality.

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